Romanchite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Romanchite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.70-4.743.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Romanchite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Romanchite and Diaspore physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Romanchite and Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Romanchite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Romanchite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Romanchite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Romanchite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.